ophthalmologist

noun

Definition of ophthalmologistnext
as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye

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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist Any ophthalmologist would recognize these symptoms and rush to meet the patient. — Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 There’s only so much an ophthalmologist can do during a pandemic, a respiratory pandemic. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026 For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026 After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ophthalmologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
  1. optometrist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. neurologist
  5. pediatrician
  6. gynecologist
  7. dermatologist
  8. internist
Noun
  • Among the sponsors was then-state legislator Mike Kreidler, a Democrat and optometrist who served 16 years in the Legislature and 24 as insurance commissioner.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
  • Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 23 June 2026
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • Nelson believes trials like this one are just the beginning of the future of regenerative medicine — and of a future where doctors will be able to repair brain damage.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Cuba’s doctors for decades have worked in developing nations such as Gambia and Venezuela, skilled in providing care with scarce resources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • One inherent issue in all medical specialties is that appropriate treatment is often in the eye of the physician beholder, meaning that specialists create the guidelines for when a treatment is in order.
    — Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • During an 1884 trip to Germany, Boston physician Marie Zakrzewska, one of the very few women doctors in the US, witnessed children having a whale of a time on the sand hills in Berlin’s parks.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 13 July 2026
Definition of physician
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  • These findings could be useful for understanding how modern sleep patterns affect our health, says Sonja Schütz, a neurologist who studies sleep medicine at University of Michigan Health.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
  • Shifters follows Dre, a Brit of Nigerian heritage who comes from a council estate, and Des, the middle-class daughter of a neurologist.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2026
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • If food thoughts seem to be causing stress or changing your child’s eating or behavior, reaching out to a pediatrician or mental health professional can help.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 July 2026
  • Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of pediatrician
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  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
  • In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
    — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of gynecologist
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  • These are the best drugstore sunscreens that are Allure editor- and dermatologist-approved and won’t break the bank.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
  • Diminishing eye wrinkles takes consistent application, as well as a discussion with your dermatologist to develop a wrinkle-minimization plan unique to your skin and needs.
    — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of internist

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